QUISPAMSIS, NB – The CCSA has finalized a master affiliate agreement with Corus Entertainment for the distribution of its new family channel ABC Spark.
ABC Spark, which launches March 26, is built on the foundation of the successful U.S. brand ABC Family and will feature hit shows including The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Make It or Break It, Switched at Birth, The Lying Game and Melissa & Joey.
The service will be available on free preview through the end of June.
“Concluding this agreement for ABC Spark speaks well of the relationship we have enjoyed over the years with Corus…
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QUISPAMSIS, NB – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance has confirmed that its yearly conference and annual general meeting will take place Sunday, September 23 through Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
The Deerhurst Resort, located in Ontario’s Muskoka region, has been confirmed as this year’s venue for CCSA Connect 2012.
More details will be released in the coming weeks.
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OTTAWA – The CRTC said today that it will continue to license satellite relay distribution undertakings (SRDUs) because of a lack of competition in that market, but will not incorporate the transport of pay and specialty services into SRDU licensing.
In its decision the Commission maintained that its dispute resolution process “remains the best way to address concerns regarding uplink fees that the Bell direct-to-home undertaking charges Canadian pay and specialty services for the transport of their signals to cable headends in cases where they do not need to use Bell’s SRDU facilities.” Canada’s only two SRDU operators, Shaw Satellite…
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TORONTO – Tuesday is the last day to register for the 2012 President’s Reception which will be held January 26 from 6 – 8:30 pm in the Roof Salon on the 18th floor of the Park Hyatt hotel in Toronto.
This popular event provides a great opportunity to reconnect with industry friends and colleagues as the organization reveals its plans for the year.
The event is free for members, and new members are welcome to attend for a cost of $55.00 which includes a one year membership to CTAM Canada. To register, please contact Andrea Baxter at abaxter@ccsa.cable.ca or (506) 849-1334, ext….
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TORONTO – CTAM Canada has confirmed the details for its 2012 President’s Reception to be held January 26 in Toronto.
This popular event will be held in the Roof Salon on the 18th floor of the Park Hyatt hotel, located at 4 Avenue Road, from 6 – 8:30 pm.
The event is free for members, and new members are welcome to attend for a cost of $55.00 which includes a one year membership to CTAM Canada. Registration is required by January 24 by contacting Andrea Baxter at abaxter@ccsa.cable.ca or (506) 849-1334, ext. 212.
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GATINEAU – CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein told the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance and Telus on Monday that the two organizations need not fear Bell Media withholding its TV signals while the independent carriers continue to try to convince the broadcaster to alter its new wholesale carriage agreement.
As Cartt.ca first reported last week, a number of Canada’s independent TV distributors have balked at signing the new contract, which encompasses up to 30 Bell Media channels (including TSN, BNN, Comedy, MuchMusic, Discovery and so on) and have complained to the CRTC that the terms demanded by…
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OTTAWA – A number of Canada’s independent cable operators have balked at signing a new omnibus carriage agreement for the up-to 30 specialty channels owned by Bell Media and instead are demanding the CRTC step in and decide who’s right.
According to sources with direct knowledge of the agreement and the ongoing battle, both Cogeco Cable and the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance have been through a few rounds of official CRTC staff mediation, which hasn’t yielded much in the way of results. It now looks like the disputes are headed towards binding, final offer arbitration in front of a CRTC…
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QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA has completed a master affiliation agreement with World Fishing Network for the distribution of WFN, WFN HD and WFN VOD.
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 fishing television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating and the outdoor lifestyle.
“CCSA is pleased to partner with World Fishing Network in bringing these services to the customers of CCSA member companies”, said president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in Wednesday’s announcement. “Their dedication and enthusiasm for the sport of fishing is clearly demonstrated by the high quality and…
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QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA and Quebecor have finalized a master affiliate agreement for the distribution of Sun News.
Sun News, which bills itself as the home for hard news and straight talk, is a category two digital channel that is a joint venture between Quebecor’s TVA Group Inc. and Sun Media Corporation.
“We look forward to our partnership with Sun News and are pleased to promote this service to the CCSA membership,” said CCSA president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in the announcement. “Sun News will be a welcome addition in the channel line-up of CCSA member companies.”
“We’re very pleased to have an…
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QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA and Stingray Digital Group have completed a master affiliate agreement for the distribution of the Concert TV VOD service.
Concert TV is a video on demand television service delivering recordings of live music performances and music related video programming to 30 million homes in the US and in Canada.
“We are delighted to have an agreement with Stingray Digital for the distribution of their Concert TV VOD offering,” said CCSA president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in the announcement. “The ability to offer live concert experiences to customers benefits our Members tremendously in today’s competitive market.”
“Because of our…
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